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Published by Sep 1, 2023
In 2022, banking and finance was the industry to which the highest share of the world's billionaires across all age devoted most of their time. Moreover, one fifth of the billionaires below 50 years devote most of their time to technology.
Primary industries* of billionaires around the world in 2022, by age group
| Characteristic | Banking and finance | Industrial conglomerates | Real estate | Technology | Manufacturing | Business and consumer services | Hospitality and entertainment | Food and beverages | Non-profit and social organizations |
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*Shows the industry to which the billionaires devote most of their time, not necessarily from where they earned their fortunes.
The source only shows the top five industries of each age group.
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Einar H. Dyvik
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